Budget

Continuing resolution would slow military modernization, services warn

The Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings.

Opinion

How to hold Ukraine over until Congress passes more aid funding

Washington still retains the authority to give Kyiv more than $4 billion worth of materiel from U.S. stocks.

Pentagon AI office must ‘cannibalize’ to keep operating, Martell says

The U.S. Department of Defense sought $1.8 billion for artificial intelligence and machine learning in fiscal 2024.

The Pentagon wants industry to transform again to meet demand. Can it?

In 30 years, the Pentagon went from a defense industry it considered too large to sustain, to one now too small to surge.

Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay

The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.

US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goals

The U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.

Opinion

The US is failing to quickly field hypersonic missile defense

If Washington does not act quickly to expedite the Pentagon’s fielding of hypersonic missile defense capabilities, deterrence may fail in the Pacific.

Biden hosts Hill leaders as Congress inches toward Ukraine deal

Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an openness to trading Ukraine aid for immigration policy changes after a White House meeting, despite House GOP skepticism.

Senate votes down Sanders legislation scrutinizing Israel military aid

Senators voted down legislation requiring the State Department to submit a human rights report over Israel's operations in Gaza or freeze military aid.

Opinion

US Space Force needs more to effectively deter, win wars

The Space Force was established to address the threat in space, not to be the help desk of the other services.

Opinion

Add it to the list: Three more considerations for AUKUS

Focus on the smaller and solvable items first, or AUKUS may just fizzle out.

New year brings same government shutdown threats

Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.

Opinion

Is the FY24 NDAA a missed opportunity for AUKUS technology sharing?

There are two things the administration should do to keep the process on track and produce usable ITAR exemptions with greater technology sharing.

Opinion

The US needs more munitions to deter China

The U.S. risks being drawn into fights in three regions at the same time. This will be more than the U.S. can manage with its current munitions stores.

Policy bill backs new revenue streams for US Space Force launch ranges

The NDAA includes a provision that allows the Space Force to collect additional fees from commercial companies that operate at its space launch ranges.

Space Force budget must keep growing to support mission, Thompson says

Gen. David Thompson, outgoing vice chief of space operations, told C4ISRNET the Space Force's budget needs to keep pace with its mission growth.